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"Third Avenue Small-Cap Value Fund delivered 21.72% year-to-date through a concentrated portfolio of undervalued, well-financed businesses. U.S. small-caps reached historically extreme valuation lows versus large-caps, creating compelling multi-year outperformance potential."
The Third Avenue Small-Cap Value Fund returned 12.85% in Q2 2026 and 21.72% year-to-date, demonstrating strong risk-adjusted returns across highly distinct operating environments. The Fund's concentrated, high-conviction approach focuses on well-financed, non-speculative companies trading at modest prices with reasonable diversification across fundamental risk factors. During Q1 2026, the Fund significantly outperformed during market weakness by being materially 'less bad' than indices, while in Q2 it produced strong absolute returns despite underperforming momentum-driven indices dominated by semiconductor speculation and unprofitable companies. U.S. small-cap valuations reached historically extreme lows relative to large-caps, creating a compelling opportunity for sustained outperformance. The Fund benefited from robust M&A activity, with six holdings taken over in the last six quarters at healthy premiums, including Taylor Morrison (acquired by Berkshire Hathaway) and Catalyst Pharmaceuticals. The managers initiated eight new positions year-to-date in areas of significant pessimism, including government contractor Maximus, building products distributors, and M&A consultant CRA International. The current regulatory environment appears highly accommodative to deal activity, positioning the portfolio for continued resource conversion opportunities.
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